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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Bevan R. on March 24, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

Title: Copper Question
Post by: Bevan R. on March 24, 2011, 04:33:23 pm

I have a quantity of copper wire (#9 cool rolled). Is it feasible to melt it and case some large 'bopper' type tools?

Bevan R

Title: Re: Copper Question
Post by: HoBow on March 24, 2011, 04:41:50 pm

It melts at about 2000 degrees F, so as long as that is not an issue and you have a mold- go for it.

Title: Re: Copper Question
Post by: Bevan R. on March 24, 2011, 04:44:37 pm

That was going to be the next question. Maybe the best thing would be to trade some of the 'wire' for a bopper'

Thanks for the info.

Bevan R

Title: Re: Copper Question
Post by: Tower on March 24, 2011, 05:39:25 pm

Thats good wire for pressuer flakers.

Title: Re: Copper Question
Post by: Bevan R. on March 24, 2011, 05:59:47 pm

That is what I was told.!!

I got it many years ago when copper was like 25 cents/lb. I think I am going to clean some up and post in the trades area. I looked on the only knapping site my work network will still let me get to and they list their 'wire' at 5 inch length. What is the best length? 12"? Just wanting some opinions.

Bevan R

Title: Re: Copper Question
Post by: Tower on March 24, 2011, 06:05:38 pm

Thats a good length. My flaker only hold 4" but I made them. Others may hold longer